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[Hidden Italy] The peaceful beauty of inland Ligurian villages: Apricale and Perinaldo

10/15/2020

Apricale and Perinaldo are two stunning inland Ligurian villages that you can discover in this post
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As I always say, seaside locations in Liguria are stunning but it’s the inland that that holds the nicest surprises.

Liguria is famous for its picturesque towns by the sea but if you are willing to explore further on the hills, you’ll find some places that perfectly represent the character of Liguria: introverted, shy, not talkative at all.

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A Short Summer Break: A Few Days In Cinque Terre (Returning After 10 Years)

08/13/2020

Visit Cinque Terre in Two Days: What to See and Do in This Amazing Italian Location
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In the past few years, every time people would ask me recommendations about visiting Cinque Terre, I would always tell them: “Don’t go”. 

It’s not that I don’t like Cinque Terre, I think they are one of the most beautiful areas in my region – and in Italy in general –  but going there had recently become impossible. And it’s probably because I like Cinque Terre so much that I have always told people to avoid them: I didn’t want them to be disappointed by such a marvelous place.

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[Hidden Italy] Santarcangelo and Torriana: The Stunning Beauty of Inland Romagna

07/02/2020

Romagna is much more than beaches and seafood restaurants. In this post, you'll find some tips on what to see in inland Romagna
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Every time you mention Rimini, a very common image comes to the mind of an Italian: endless beaches full of people. 

As a matter of fact, Rimini has 15 kilometers of beaches, 250 beach clubs, and more than 300 hotels. Its sandy coast and the shallow waters make it a perfect destination for families with kids, while its bars and nightclubs attract young party people from all over Italy.

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10 Reasons Why You Should Visit Liguria (When It Will Be Possible To Travel Again)

05/28/2020

In this post, you'll find ten reasons to visit Liguria next time you come to Italy
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At the moment, we don’t know when it will be possible to visit Italy again. 

We hope it will be soon but we have no clue. This makes writing about traveling a bit weird because you are giving recommendations to people who are not able to follow them – for the moment, at least.

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[Hidden Italy] Villa Necchi Campiglio: A Jewel in The Heart of Milan

04/23/2020

Villa Necchi Campiglio is one of the most beautiful houses I have ever seen, a 1930s jewel in the center of Milan.
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As I have said in a previous post, Milan is a city that keeps its beauty hidden. 

Some of the most important attractions in the city are undoubtedly quite visible. For example, if you go to the city center, you can’t miss the Duomo even if you try to: if you get off at Duomo metro station, you will see it from every exit you decide to take.

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[Hidden Italy] Cervo: A Little Perched Village That Will Steal Your Heart

03/12/2020

In this post, I take you to Cervo, one of the many charming villages in Liguria that take your breath away (and steal your heart!)
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I have taken a decision: I want to show you all the charming villages in Liguria. 

It is going to be quite an effort because there are a lot of beautiful villages in Liguria but it’s a nice sacrifice to make because it gives me the possibility of enjoying the beauty of places I know and discovering new ones too.

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10 Reasons Why You Should Include Milan in Your Italy Itinerary

02/13/2020

Are you coming to Italy and wondering whether you should visit Milan or not? This post will help you decide
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Milan has been considered one of the ugliest Italian cities for a very long time.

Everybody said it was grey and depressing, a place where people would only think about working and making money because there was no real beauty around.

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[Hidden Italy] Leonardo’s Vineyard in Milan

12/05/2019

Casa degli Atellani has one of the best gardens in Milan, especially because it hosts Leonardo's vineyard, the vineyard who was gifted to Leonardo by Ludovico Il Moro.
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When I say that one of my favorite cities in Italy is Milan, I frequently get puzzled looks. 

But I strongly believe what I say: Milan is a really beautiful city if you take the time to go beyond the obvious and discover what’s hidden behind the surface.

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[Hidden Italy] A Visit to Bussana Vecchia, an Abandoned Village That Has Found a New Life

09/26/2019

This post is about Bussana Vecchia, an abandoned village near Sanremo and one of the most unique places in Liguria
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My mission to help you discover interesting and unique places in Liguria continues. 

In these past months, I have taken you to Noli, a small place with a very long and important history, to Triora, a remote village up in the mountains that is famous for its dark past, and to Verezzi, a small town that offers scenic views and great hiking opportunities. But there are many more places to discover.

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[Hidden Italy] The Gardens of Villa della Pergola in Alassio

08/14/2019

In today's post, I take you with me to visit one of the most beautiful Italian gardens: Villa della Pergola in Alassio
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Even if I am not an expert gardener, I have a sincere passion for plants and gardens.

In particular, I really like visiting gardens and I am very lucky to live in Italy because there are a lot of very beautiful Italian gardens to visit and enjoy.

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